St Paul School District

1305 Howard Ave
St. Paul, NE 68873
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 667 students in St Paul School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in St Paul School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
667 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

St Paul School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#125 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
68%
58%
47%
47%
60-64%
62%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%
(2022-23)
7.6%
22.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,639 is higher than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,105 is less than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,639
$15,379
Spending / Student
$14,105
$16,683

Best St Paul School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1305 Howard Ave
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4433
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
St. Paul Jr/sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1305 Howard Ave
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4433
Gr: 7-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St Paul School District?
St Paul School District manages 2 public schools serving 667 students.
What is the rank of St Paul School District?
St Paul School District is ranked #128 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in St Paul School District?
92% of St Paul School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Paul School District?
St Paul School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is St Paul School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,105 is less than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 667 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 68% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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